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If you’ve been following our family on social media, you may have noticed a recent influx of posts about homemade food. That’s because for the past few months, I’ve been on a quest to provide more healthy food options for my family. Specifically, more veggies, and less processed food. It started last fall during Apple-mania week, when I realized how fun it was to cook with local ingredients that are in season. The next progression was pumpkin and zucchini – and our house began to fill up with healthy breads, oat bars, and fruit butters. Then some time around Thanksgiving…Read the rest of this entry →

In case you didn’t know it, today is EARTH DAY! Today (and on every April 22nd since 1970), there will be thousands of environmental awareness events going on in communities worldwide. Schools, libraries, workplaces, and parks will be buzzing with festivals, workshops, and eco-friendly activities geared towards promoting education about environmental issues. For our family, it’s a good reminder to reevaluate the efforts our family has (or has not) been making to protect the earth for the past year. Why is the message of environmental stewardship important for families? On a personal, spiritual level, I believe that one of…Read the rest of this entry →